EU ProSun claims PV duties will create jobs
In reaction to the news that photovoltaic AD duties will likely be imposed on June 6 by the EU Commission, EU ProSun says they will have a “positive effect” on solar growth and jobs. Conversely, AFASE believes tariffs will cause “severe damage” to the market.
EU plans provisional average AD duties of 47% on Chinese PV imports
EU commissioners today backed the EU trade chief Karel De Guchts proposal to impose provisional anti-dumping (AD) duties of an average 47% on Chinese photovoltaic imports as of June 6, an anonymous source close to the EC confirmed to pv magazine.
WTO rules against Canada appeal on renewable energy case
Canada suffered a setback on Monday as the World Trade Organization (WTO) ruled against its appeal on incentives offered to domestic companies, according to a report published by news agency Reuters. This final decision was based in a WTO ruling issued in December in favor of Japan and the EU, Reuters says.
Germany: Slump in PV equipment sales
German PV equipment, machinery and component manufacturers had to make do with a decline of 50% in turnover in 2012 compared to the previous year. The German Engineering Foundation, VDMA, reported this downturn.
EU to propose anti-dumping duties of 30% or higher on Chinese PV imports
The EU trade chief is expected to propose anti-dumping (AD) duties on Chinese photovoltaic imports to the EU Commission on Wednesday. The levies are likely to be set at 30% or higher.
UK: STA adds voice to opposition to EU solar duties
The U.K.s Solar Trade Association has added its voice to the opposition to EU Commission trade duties on Chinese solar modules.
SoloPower confirms reductions, searches for investor
U.S.-based flexible CIGS manufacturer SoloPower has confirmed that it is scaling back its operations, as it searches for a strategic investor.
California: New group formed to defend net metering
A coalition of solar companies and physicians has been formed in California, to push back against utility company attempts to wind back net metering for solar customers.
US: DOC asks customs to review Chinese PV imports
Chinese solar manufacturers are misreporting and underreporting their imports to evade new tariffs, according to the Coalition for American Solar Manufacturing (CASM). It adds that the U.S. DOC has asked Customs and Border Protection (CBP) to review the claim.
Clean Power Finance raises $37 million "C Round" finance
While solar startups may struggle to raise venture capital funding at present, Californias Clean Power Finance (CPF) has managed to raise US$37 million in “growth equity” from new and existing investors. Notably, Edison International has purchased a share in the company.
